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DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 72

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megan345 · 04/06/2025 15:12

NC - NEW CLAIM
COC - CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES
MR - MANDATORY RECONSIDERATION
SD - SCAN DATE

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Nieks247 · 12/06/2025 12:19

Liya1xx · 12/06/2025 09:55

MR 02/12 currently with a DM!

awwwwww I’m buzzing for you!!!! Not long left fingers crossed x

Nieks247 · 12/06/2025 12:19

Liya1xx · 12/06/2025 10:06

So there currently working on the 02/12 for MR at the moment, told me to call back tomorrow or Monday unless I get a text before!

I’m so nervous!!!!

Lindsey555 · 12/06/2025 12:21

Mommaof2babas · 12/06/2025 11:01

Hii, does anyone know how long uc are taking at the minute, I updated change of circumstances on Monday, both my children's details were verified yesterday (1 with dla&1 without) due to dla renewal award being increased from mrc to hrc&lrm but nothing else has happend yet? I remember when we first got dla 2 years ago, and had to sort uc, It was all sorted and backdated within the week, seems to be alot slower now?

I am still waiting for mine to verified and done change of circumstances last thursday did ring them yesterday they said got wait for it be verified said update my journal to ask for backpay or ring them hope that helps xx

Mummyof4children · 12/06/2025 12:25

Mommaof2babas · 12/06/2025 11:01

Hii, does anyone know how long uc are taking at the minute, I updated change of circumstances on Monday, both my children's details were verified yesterday (1 with dla&1 without) due to dla renewal award being increased from mrc to hrc&lrm but nothing else has happend yet? I remember when we first got dla 2 years ago, and had to sort uc, It was all sorted and backdated within the week, seems to be alot slower now?

That’s so strange I have done the same they said I done it wrong so I had to do it again I’ve done it again and only my 3 children without dla got verified and the one with dla hasn’t yet

Judgejudysno1fan · 12/06/2025 12:25

GirlsMumWorld · 12/06/2025 11:53

Hello everyone,
so I caved in and I'm currently on hold with them seeing as a lot of NC from March have already had a decision. I promised myself I wouldn't call until at last the end of June but curiosity killed the cat.
NC SD 5/3 ( I think, I lost track at this point)
I will keep you all updated

hope so for you as I have seen some beginning of March

update from my claim for my dc

I have been following since thread 60!!!! and always so happy when i see people getting awarded.

Im 10 weeks plus now for a new claim, scan date : 01/04, i got a letter to say it is currently being looked at and another letter requesting her birth certificate, sent that off yesterday along with two more clinical letters and her discharge letter from hospital noting her surgery and treatment,

im literally spending my days now scouring the internet for days out local to soft plays, animal parks, farms, and air bnb to get her a weekend by the sea. shes been through so much and had this disease for 2 years plus, i feel like we will be declined. trying to stay optimistic. but as I look at all the things every body else sends I dont think we have sent enough. I feel so anxious waiting for the decision. Her disease is lifelong and limits her everyday. Shes struggles with pain, sleep and poo explosions, blood loss, weight loss, shes short as well, shes infant school age but the same height as a toddler and wears 18-24m clothes. Im hoping to get mrc or hrc so i can also be her carer and to home school her because of her issues, poo mixed with blood and mucus explosions that come on at any time, it would be too disruptive and stressful for her to be in school. until it gets easier as she gets older but sadly her diagnosis means this is life long so surely we will meet mrc or hrc!!!!

wishing everyone all the best and all my love

Tiredndconfused · 12/06/2025 12:44

I just rung and have been told COC are not a priority and they are trying to sort out the claims with no payments. Was told there is 0 timescale and I just have to wait for however long it takes!! X

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:45

I’m on the phone now waiting I’ve caved haha

AASA · 12/06/2025 12:45

how long on average would you say your claim with case manager, I know some have been with them weeks but in past with my other children only Been with case manager a couple of days xx

AASA · 12/06/2025 12:46

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:45

I’m on the phone now waiting I’ve caved haha

Good luck I think you will have had a decision xx

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:48

Just got off the phone and my little boys been accepted for HRC no mobility and money will be with me within 5 working days 😍😍😍😍

megan345 · 12/06/2025 12:51

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:48

Just got off the phone and my little boys been accepted for HRC no mobility and money will be with me within 5 working days 😍😍😍😍

congratulations!!❤️

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AASA · 12/06/2025 12:52

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:48

Just got off the phone and my little boys been accepted for HRC no mobility and money will be with me within 5 working days 😍😍😍😍

Congratulations 🥳

Angie2025 · 12/06/2025 12:53

megan345 · 12/06/2025 12:51

congratulations!!❤️

🎉

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:55

I’m sure he said I claim it from 12/5/25 but my scan date was 7/3/25 so not sure why it hasn’t been backdated to march I’m back on the phone now just to ask again before I change it with UC

Liya1xx · 12/06/2025 12:58

Nieks247 · 12/06/2025 12:19

awwwwww I’m buzzing for you!!!! Not long left fingers crossed x

I hope you hear something back soon aswell, not long left for you either 🤞🏼 x

Vickymumof3 · 12/06/2025 12:59

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:48

Just got off the phone and my little boys been accepted for HRC no mobility and money will be with me within 5 working days 😍😍😍😍

Congratulations x

AASA · 12/06/2025 13:01

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:55

I’m sure he said I claim it from 12/5/25 but my scan date was 7/3/25 so not sure why it hasn’t been backdated to march I’m back on the phone now just to ask again before I change it with UC

Do you know when your claim went to a decision maker xx

4LittleFirecrackers · 12/06/2025 13:01

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:48

Just got off the phone and my little boys been accepted for HRC no mobility and money will be with me within 5 working days 😍😍😍😍

Well done 😊

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 13:03

AASA · 12/06/2025 13:01

Do you know when your claim went to a decision maker xx

no I don’t the calls just cut on me sounded like someone answered but now calling back again x

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 13:21

On UC what date do I put when it says when did you start caring for this person I mean since the day he was born but it’s rather confusing is it the SD ?

Tootyknickers92 · 12/06/2025 13:22

s39 · 12/06/2025 10:07

Spoke to a very arrogant woman the same BS about 25 weeks 20+1 today idek why I called tbh wishful thinking it might be with a DM but it’s not!
on the plus side no wait time answered straight away

I was told the same thing when I called on Tuesday Morning. I saw on FB this Morning though that someone was told wasn't with a decision maker then 2 or 3 days later they had packpay in their account so I actually don't think they're looking at anyone's accounts when we call. Just giving us all the same generic 25 week jargon. I really think it's just luck of the draw. Two friends of mine have recently been awarded (new claims sent in Jan) and we're awarded within 16 weeks. Fingers crossed not much longer!😣

AASA · 12/06/2025 13:23

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 12:55

I’m sure he said I claim it from 12/5/25 but my scan date was 7/3/25 so not sure why it hasn’t been backdated to march I’m back on the phone now just to ask again before I change it with UC

It would have been 12/3 has it’s done from the Wednesday after your scan date x

thats how it used to be

AASA · 12/06/2025 13:24

Londongirl8922 · 12/06/2025 13:21

On UC what date do I put when it says when did you start caring for this person I mean since the day he was born but it’s rather confusing is it the SD ?

The start of claim date xx

Emmieboo · 12/06/2025 13:35

Uc has agreed to backdate from scan date it has taken three weeks for it to be processed with decision makers

Gemini000 · 12/06/2025 13:42

AASA · 12/06/2025 12:12

Have you called back xx

Yes still with decision maker😥